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U.S. soybean farmers cheer tariff removal on key fertilizers
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Friday, 05 December, 2025, 16 : 00 PM [IST]
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Kentucky, USA
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U.S. soybean producers have welcomed a major policy change the removal of import duties on several key fertilizers, a move set to significantly reduce input costs ahead of the 2026 planting season.
The decision follows a modification to Executive Order 14257 by the U.S. government, which now exempts critical fertilizers such as diammonium phosphate (DAP), monoammonium phosphate (MAP), potash (potassium chloride) and others from previous tariff duties.
For many farmers represented by American Soybean Association (ASA), the tariff rollback couldn’t have come at a better time. Rising input costs had already squeezed farm margins and made planting less attractive amid uncertain commodity prices.
“Farm production and input costs continue to strain farm margins,” said ASA, noting that by removing tariffs, fertilizer will become more affordable — helping relieve financial pressure on soybean growers.
The renewed access to affordable imported fertilizers is expected to help farmers plan for the next growing season with confidence, possibly encouraging a return to more fertilizer-intensive but higher-yield practices. As producers recoup savings on essential inputs, the broader agricultural sector may see improved margins and stability ahead of upcoming planting and harvest cycles.
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